This class is designed to set up your child to the process of nature journaling, which is the practice of observing and responding to nature through drawing, researching, and writing. This journal is not only a record of observations that can be found in their natural surroundings, but one that has value in the process as well. It encourages your child to increase their mindfulness of their natural habitat and pay attention to detail. The goal is to increase an appreciation of nature's beauty, improve recognition of different species, and have an understanding of various flora and fauna. This is done while also improving the ability of writing, drawing, and researching. This will provide time to be in nature, listen, and have some quiet time. Provide your child with a love of the wild and encourage a connectedness to nature by learning the skill of nature journaling!

I will be teaching this class weekly through all seasons! Each week, I will provide a part of nature to draw, diagram, and learn about that your learner can keep as a record of their nature learning. I encourage them to make their own journal entries after class. They will learn what a nature journal looks like, what is included, and how to learn more about the aspects of nature studied that day. Creativity through drawing and an understanding of the natural world will be the focus. They will learn how to slow down their mind, focus on the quiet, and appreciate the natural environment that they inhabit. 

Weekly topics:


Week of August 18th: Cacao Tree
Week of August 25th: White-Tailed Deer
Week of September 1st: King Cobra
Week of September 8th: Red-Tailed Hawk
Week of September 15th: Mango
Week of September 22nd: Gila Monster
Week of September 29th: Crystals
Week of October 6th: Red Fox
Week of October 13th: West Indian Manatee
Week of October 20th: Daffodils
Week of October 27nd: Mink
Week of November 3rd: Sea Slugs
Week of November 10th: Humpback Whale
Week of November 17th: African Crowned Crane
Week of November 24th: *no class*
Week of December 1st: Leafy Sea Dragon
Week of December 8th: Three Types of Rocks
Week of December 15th: Monarch Butterfly
Week of December 22nd: Blue Heron
Week of December 29th: Hummingbird
Week of January 5th: Crow

This class is for students that enjoy being in nature and also have an appreciation for drawing. This should be considered when signing up for the course! There will be voluntary opportunities to share their entries each class session.